1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1-9

David is here brought to the possession. I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them (1 Chron. 11:1), his former good services, and especially the divine designation (1 Chron. 11:2), they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them, and they to bear faith and true allegiance to him, 1 Chron. 11:3. Observe, 1. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. If God had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:4

Jerusalem, which is Jebus . This ancient name of Jerusalem, of Canaanitish date, is found only once beside, viz. in 19:10 , 19:11 ; the Gentile form of the noun, however, Jebusi, is of more frequent occurrence, and sometimes it is found even as the name of the city ( Joshua 15:8 , Joshua 15:63 ; Joshua 18:16 , Joshua 18:28 ). The derivation and meaning of the word are unascertained. Gesenius explains it to mean "a place dry or downtrodden like a threshing-floor." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:5

Thou shalt not come hither . The inhabitants of Jebus added something beside ( 2 Samuel 5:6 ). They had said, "Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither." The castle of Zion . This fort became the site of the temple. It is the Acra of Josephus, and is different from the modern Zion. It was the eastern hill in the city, was the second highest elevation in the city, and up to the time of the destruction of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:6

The name and fresh glory of Joab, as given here, are not given in 2 Samuel 5:3-10 ; and we could suppose that they were purposely withheld there. It is true that Joab already held high office, probably the first place as captain of David's men, but Bertheau's objection to the statements of this verse on such grounds easily yields to the considerations—first, that there can be no doubt Joab had fallen into disfavour with David and others , upon his slaying of Abner ( 2 Samuel 3:26-29 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:8

Millo . There is great uncertainty as to the derivation and the meaning of this word. It is probably not really of Hebrew extraction, but of the oldest Canaanitish origin. In the Hebrew it is always used with the article, and would presumably come from the Hebrew root "to fill." Josephus seems to use, as synonymous expression for " David's wall round Millo, " this, viz. "buildings round about the lower city" ('Jud. Ant.,' 3.2, compared with 5; 'Wars,' 6.1, where he identifies those... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:6-8

The narrative here given fills out a manifest defect in 2 Samuel 5:8 where something has evidently dropped out of the text.The prowess of Joab on this occasion, and the part which he took in the building of the city of David 1 Chronicles 11:8, are known to us only from this passage of Chronicles. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 11:4

1 Chronicles 11:4. David and all Israel went to Jerusalem Of this and the following verses, to 1 Chronicles 11:9, see notes on 2 Samuel 5:6, &c. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 11:6

1 Chronicles 11:6. And was chief Before this he was one of David’s chief captains; but now he is made captain-general of all the forces of Israel and Judah. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1-47

David made king (11:1-12:40)It seems clear that the writer of Chronicles assumes that his readers have already read the books of Samuel and Kings. (In this commentary also it is assumed that the reader has read these books. For further details see notes and maps at the relevant places in Samuel and Kings, and the appendix at the end of Chronicles.)In view of his readers’ assumed knowledge, the Chronicler makes no attempt to record events that have little to do with his central purpose. For... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 11:4

went to Jerusalem. This is the first event recorded in Chronicles. See note on 2 Samuel 5:6-10 . inhabitants. The descendants of the Nephilim . App-23 and App-25 . inhabitants. The descendants of the Nephilim . App-23 and App-25 . read more

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